What is the HEX code and RGB for Behr Blue Hydrangea?

The exact hexadecimal code for Behr Blue Hydrangea (M520-2) is #C1C8CD. Its sRGB values are R: 193, G: 200, B: 205.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Blue Hydrangea?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Behr Blue Hydrangea is 58. This makes it a balanced mid-tone color suitable for whole-house applications.

What is the best cheap dupe for Behr Blue Hydrangea?

The best budget match for Behr Blue Hydrangea is Valspar Bleached Denim (4008-7B) with a 97.1% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 1.09), saving $4 per gallon.

What undertones does Blue Hydrangea have?

Behr Blue Hydrangea features Soft Denim, Silver Sky, Powder Blue undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

BehrCode: M520-2Blues

Blue Hydrangea

Home Depot match for Sherwin Williams Upward and F&B Borrowed Light.

Dominant Undertones:

Soft DenimSilver SkyPowder Blue

Est. Price: $48/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

58/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$4/gal

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Blue Hydrangea

HEX: #C1C8CD • LRV: 58

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Blue Hydrangea#C1C8CD

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#C1C8CD

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

193, 200, 205

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

58%

Reflects Light

HSL

205°, 11%, 78%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

6,2,0,20

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

budget

$48/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Blue Hydrangea

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$40 (10 gal)

#1Valspar Alternative

97.1% Match

Blue Hydrangea

Behr

$48/gal

DUPE

Bleached Denim

Valspar (4008-7B)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $4 per gallon

8% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.09

LRV Comparison:58 vs 59

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

94.3% Match

Blue Hydrangea

Behr

$48/gal

DUPE

Upward

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6239)

$82/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.66

LRV Comparison:58 vs 57

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Valspar Alternative

81% Match

Blue Hydrangea

Behr

$48/gal

DUPE

Gravity

Valspar (4005-1B)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $4 per gallon

8% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.39

LRV Comparison:58 vs 59

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

70.9% Match

Blue Hydrangea

Behr

$48/gal

DUPE

Sea Salt

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6204)

$82/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.04

LRV Comparison:58 vs 63

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Blue Hydrangea Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Upward	SW 6239	94.3%	1.66	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Palladian Blue	HC-144	70%	7.28	$94	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Cornforth White	No. 228	67.7%	7.93	$145	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	60%	10.75	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Bleached Denim	4008-7B	97.1%	1.09	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Blue Hydrangea

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Behr Blue Hydrangea. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Blue Hydrangea in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Hydrangea

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Behr Blue Hydrangea?

The official hexadecimal color code is #C1C8CD. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 193, Green: 200, Blue: 205.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Blue Hydrangea?

Blue Hydrangea has an LRV of 58. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Blue Hydrangea?

The closest budget alternative is Valspar Bleached Denim (4008-7B), scoring a 97.1% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $4 per gallon.